The price of the dollar in Mexico registers few changes this Thursday, May 14, 2026, after a positive day for the Mexican peso in the exchange markets. While thousands of people check the exchange rate to send money, make payments or exchange currencies, The Mexican currency continues to show stability against the greenback.
Today, The US dollar is trading at an average of $17.19 pesos. During banking operations on Wednesday, the peso managed to advance against the US currency, in a session where investors kept their attention on the international scenario, Donald Trump’s visit to China and the appointment of the new president of the Federal Reserve (Fed), Kevin Warsh.
The Mexican currency gained 0.27% against the dollar at the close of banking transactions. Although the movement was moderate, it reflects that the peso continues to resist the pressure of global markets and maintains a stable trend in recent weeks.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that The official closing of the dollar corresponding to Wednesday, May 13, was $17.1807 pesosfigure calculated from the average of banking operations. However, due to market variations throughout the day, The practical exchange rate concluded around $17.17 pesos.
Besides, FIX exchange rate published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) was established at $17.1878 pesos for this Thursday, May 14. Likewise, Banxico indicated that the exchange rate for Payment of obligations in US dollars was set at $17.2520 pesos.
During the opening of the day, The dollar was close to $17.21 pesosshowing an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous close of $17.18 pesos, according to Dow Jones data.
In the weekly steadiness, the dollar accumulates an advance of 0.17%. However, in annual terms it registers a drop of 9.23%, reflecting that the Mexican peso has maintained strength against the US currency for much of the last year.
The recent behavior of the exchange market maintains moderate volatility. Currently, this is located at 5.23%, below the reference level of 7.66%, which indicates a stage of relative stability in the dollar price.
Dollar exchange rate today in Mexican banks
Over-the-counter quotes present significant variations depending on the financial institution. For this May 14, The purchase and sale prices in banks in Mexico are located as follows:
- Affirm: buy at $16.40 pesos and sell at $17.90 pesos.
- Banco Azteca: purchase at $16.00 pesos and sale at $17.64 pesos.
- BBVA: buy at $16.51 pesos and sell at $17.94 pesos.
- Banorte: purchase at $15.95 pesos and sale at $17.55 pesos.
- Banamex: purchase at $16.66 pesos and sale at $17.62 pesos.
- Scotiabank: buy at $16.65 pesos and sell at $17.85 pesos.
In the banking comparison, Banorte maintains the lowest sale price for those seeking to acquire dollars this Thursday. In contrast, Banamex continues to offer one of the highest purchase quotesclosely followed by Scotiabank.
In the banking institutions of Mexico and the northern border, the dollar for sale is around $17.50 pesoswhile The purchase price remains close to $16.36 pesos on average.
International transfer companies also present variations in their quotes. Western Union places the dollar at $16.87 pesos, while MoneyGram manages an exchange rate of $17.69 pesos per unit.
Kevin Warsh appointed as new chairman of the Federal Reserve
On Wednesday, The Senate approved Kevin Warsh as the new president of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed). His appointment was not as unanimous as on other occasions, being one of the most divided votes recorded for this position, with 54 votes in favor and 45 against.
One of the factors that have generated controversy and uncertaintyexemplified by the division in Congress, is Warsh’s closeness to President Donald Trump.
In recent months, the president pressured the Fed, led until now by Jerome Powell, to reduce interest rates. The central bank, using its full autonomy, has kept reference rates unchangedafter inflation has not reached the 2% target and, on the contrary, has skyrocketed in recent months to 3.8% year-on-year in April.
With Warsh in charge, there are fears that he will give in to pressure and begin making cuts as President Trump wishes. However, it is worth remembering that the decisions at the central bank are not unilateral, since The country’s economic policy established at the Fed depends on a 12-member committeethe Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), and not just its chairman.
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